Archive · 14 Nov 2025
World Diabetes Day: Mumbai Survey Shows Low Awareness of Sugar Risks
On World Diabetes Day, a survey in Mumbai showed that many people don't know how dangerous eating too much sugar can be.
Only about a quarter of the people asked knew about the risks.
This is important because many people have high blood sugar or diabetes and don't even know it until they get very sick.
To help, the city is checking people for diabetes and high blood pressure, especially those over 30.
They are also giving advice to patients on what to eat to prevent diabetes.
A special program is teaching young people in colleges about healthy eating.
The city wants everyone to use free check-ups, read food labels, eat less sugar, and exercise more to stay healthy.
A BMC survey revealed only 27% of Mumbai respondents are aware of the risks associated with excessive sugar consumption.
In a separate survey of 5,000 people, 15.6% were found to be pre-diabetic, indicating a significant detection gap.
Over the past three years, BMC health institutions have screened 5,59,751 people for diabetes and hypertension.
BMC is providing dietary counseling and has established Non-Communicable Disease Corners in hospitals for systematic health checks.
The city urges the public to utilize free screening facilities, reduce processed sugar intake, and adopt active lifestyles.
- Who
- Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), Medical Experts, Mumbai Citizens
- What
- A survey revealed low awareness of excess sugar risks, with only 27% of respondents aware and 15.6% found to be pre-diabetic. BMC is conducting screening and awareness campaigns.
- When
- World Diabetes Day (November 14); Survey conducted as part of Salt-Sugar Campaign 2025; Screenings over the last three years.
- Where
- Mumbai
- Why
- To highlight the low awareness of diabetes risks and the need for early detection and intervention, especially concerning excessive sugar consumption.
Medical Experts
BMC Survey Data
Awareness of Sugar Risks
Medical Experts
Medical experts identify a lack of awareness as a key cause for late detection of diabetes.
BMC Survey Data
A BMC survey found that only 27% of respondents were aware of the health dangers linked to excessive sugar consumption.
Undiagnosed Diabetes Rates
Medical Experts
Medical experts estimate that around half of those living with diabetes remain undiagnosed until they develop complications.
BMC Survey Data
A BMC survey with 5,000 respondents found 15.6% to be pre-diabetic, suggesting a significant portion may be undiagnosed.
- World Diabetes Day Observation
- November 14
- BMC Survey Sample Size (Awareness)
- 695 people
- Awareness of Excess Sugar Risks
- 27%
- BMC Survey Sample Size (Pre-diabetic)
- 5,000 respondents
- Pre-diabetic Individuals Found
- 15.6%
- People Screened for Diabetes/Hypertension (Last 3 Years)
- 5,59,751
- Patients Under Diabetes Treatment (BMC Clinics)
- Over 1,20,000
- Colleges in Healthy Campus Initiative
- Over 100
